VSC Swim Practice Groups
The Vancouver Swim Club is divided into different Practice Groups to provide a structured, progressive program. Our Coaching Staff strives to maximize the growth and development of our swimmers regardless of age or ability. It is the goal of VSC to challenge and develop all VSC swimmers to be the best they can be.
Our Swim Practice Group assignments for all VSC swimmers shall be at the discretion of the Coaching Staff. Swimmers will only be moved up if they are both mentally and physically ready to do so. Normally, swimmers will be promoted on a monthly basis.
Green Group
VSC recommends that swimmers who wish to join our club have some sort of prior swimming experience, including lessons. This is not required, but it is strongly recommended. Any swimmer who can swim the length of the pool on their belly and their back is eligible to join. (Special circumstances may apply.) In the Green Group, our swimmers are introduced to the sport of competitive swimming by working primarily on learning the four strokes: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. Swimmers must be able to listen to their coach at all times and be respectful of others.
Practice Schedule: Tue, Thur 4:15 - 5:15 PM Marshall Pool. Fri 6:30-7:30 PM WSSB Sat: 8-9 AM WSSB. Sun 4-5 PM WSSB.
Meet Participation: Swim meet participation is normally recommended by the Coaching Staff. Exceptions are possible with brand new swimmers.
Red Group
Swimmers should have a working knowledge of all 4 strokes: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. This group works primarily on refining these strokes even further, working toward developing solid stroke mechanics, including Starts and Turns, while introducing a preliminary understanding of swim training methods.
Practice Schedule: Tue, Thur 5:15 - 6:15 PM Marshall Pool. Fri 7:30-8:30 PM WSSB Sat: 9-10 AM WSSB. Sun 5-6 PM WSSB.
Meet Participation: Swim meet participation is strongly recommended by the Coaching Staff.
White Group
This is our beginning level Training Group. Swimmers are to learn all the details of swim training, with an eye toward maximum meet performance.
Training Schedule: Tue, Thur 4:15 - 5:45 PM Marshall Pool. Fri 6:30-8:00 PM WSSB Sat: 8-9:30 AM WSSB. Sun 4-5:30 PM WSSB.
Meet Participation: Swim Meet participation is vital to each swimmer's development.
Blue Group
This is our highest level Training Group. Swimmers are to embrace all the details of swim training, with an eye toward maximum meet performance.
Training Schedule: Tue, Thur 4:15 - 6:15 PM Marshall Pool. Fri 6:30-8:30 PM WSSB Sat: 8-10 AM WSSB. Sun 4-6 PM WSSB.
Meet Participation: Swim Meet participation is vital to each swimmer's development.
